Which characteristic of a monopolistically competitive firm causes it to have zero profits in the long run?

A. There are no barriers to entry.
B. The firm has a slight control of its price.
C. The firm sells a differentiated product.
D. All of these causes the monopolistically competitive firm to have zero profits in the long run.


Answer: A

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